Beau LaFave

Beau M. LaFave (born June 27, 1992) is an American politician from Michigan. He is the member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 108.

Beau LaFave
Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives
from the 108th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byEd McBroom
Personal details
Born (1992-06-27) June 27, 1992
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
EducationMichigan State University (BA)

Early life and education

LaFave was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan. LaFave uses a prosthetic leg due to a disability he has had since birth.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations with a specialization in political economy from Michigan State University. He attended Wayne State University Law School for a short period but did not receive a Juris Doctor.

Career

On November 8, 2016, LaFave was elected as a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 108. LaFave defeated Scott A. Celello with 52.74% of the votes.[2] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, LaFave won reelection. LaFave defeated Bob Romps with 61.64% of the votes.[3][4] [5][6]

In January 2020, LaFave open carried his AR-style handgun at the Michigan State Capitol in protest of gun laws proposed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Two days later, the gun was stolen from LaFave's home in Lansing, Michigan, along with a .40-caliber handgun.[7]

On November 18, 2020, LaFave introduced House Resolution No. 324 to impeach Governor Whitmer.[8][9][10] The state senate majority leader and state house speaker (both Republicans) opposed calls for impeachment, calling it "shameful".[10][11][12] The resolution was "dead on arrival", as the legislature had been adjourned and was not expected to take action in a lame duck session.[10][11][12]

Personal life

LaFave is Catholic.[13] On September 29th, 2020, LaFave tested positive for COVID-19.[14]

See also

References
  1. "LaFave backs bill focusing on disabled veterans". Daily Press. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
  2. "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  3. "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  4. "Beau LaFave's Biography". Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  5. "Beau LaFave, District 108". Gophouse.org. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  6. "LaFave wins second state House term". Ironmountaindailynews.com. 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  7. Palmer, Ken (2020-02-05). "Lawmaker who openly carried gun at Capitol loses two guns in Lansing burglary". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  8. "HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.324". Michigan Legislature. Michigan Legislative Service Bureau. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  9. McFall, Caitlin (November 18, 2020). "Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces possible impeachment proceedings for 'corrupt conduct'". FOX News Channel (FNC). Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  10. Mauger, Craig (November 18, 2020). "Whitmer impeachment resolution introduced, but key Republicans oppose". The Detroit News. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  11. Dodge, Samuel (September 18, 2020). "Michigan House Speaker calls effort to impeach Whitmer as 'shameful' as Trump impeachment". mlive.com. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
  12. Bridge Staff (November 19, 2020). "Whitmer impeachment resolution dead upon arrival in Michigan Legislature". Bridge Michigan. Center for Michigan. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
  13. "Legislator Details - Beau LaFave". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  14. Pietila, Alissa (2020-09-29). "Rep. Beau LaFave tests positive for COVID-19". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
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